The Price of Passage -- Larry F. Sommers, Paperback
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Civil War Era, Fiction, Fiction - General, Historical, Immigration, Larry F. Sommers, Paperback, Three Towers Press"An absorbing tale of evolution and enlightenment. . . . a vivid story of immigrant experience in a historical presentation that adds the backdrop of Civil War encounters."--Midwest Book Review
" A historical novel that feels so relevant to today with its lessons and wisdom. Highly recommended reading. A good book-club choice."--Christine DeSmet, Distinguished Faculty Associate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies
Anders, a schoolmaster's son with the law on his heels, sails from Norway yearning for dignity and purpose in America. Maria, a boat builder's repressed daughter, joins Anders to face the dangers of the New World.
Daniel, an orphaned slave, starts a desperate run to be free of brutal plantation life.
From New Orleans, up the Mississippi River, into America's wild heartland-these hardy souls rely on one another, seeking opportunities in a young nation headed for Civil War.
Author: Larry F. Sommers
Publisher: Three Towers Press
Published: 02/01/2025
Pages: 348
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9798991279154